COVID-19

If no to Q5, how and why has your living situation changed. For example, did your living situation change because of government directed shelter-in-place orders? Or did you need to help take care of someone in a different household? (Q5a - W2021)

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A RETURN TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Help All Students #LogOnPHL

This article discusses a new hotline set up to help students and families navigate this new school year. It was written by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenny and superintendent William Hite Jr. One thing I have noticed in every article I have found is the increasing usage of the term "digital divide...Read more

PECO Rate Increase Public Input Hearing Infographic (english)

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Have you been able to continue living at home during COVID19 or have you needed to stay someplace else? (Q5 - W2021)

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If your utility bills have increased, how are you coping with increased expenses? (Q47)

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PGW COVID-19 RELIEF GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) announced a new grant program for households facing pandemic related financial hardships on January 12th 2021, with the program to start on January 19th, 2021. Eligible households can receive up to $300 on their natural gas bill. To apply, individuals call PGW to...Read more

OF THE FOLLOWING UTILITIES, IS THE BILL AMOUNT DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU WOULD TYPICALLY EXPECT DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR? FOR EXAMPLE, NOVEMBER 2019 VERSUS NOVEMBER 2020. PLEASE CHECK WHAT IS APPLICABLE. (Q.31a)

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RESPONSE TO PUBLIC ADVOCATE’S ADVANCED INTERROGATORIES AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS QUESTIONS 1 - 14, Philadelphia Water Rate Case

The following artifact contains PWD's responses to the public advocate's advanced interrogatories and requests for production of documents. Read more

3 people, 200 square miles, Managing homelessness, remote school, and life in a pandemic , and a life in a pandemic

Many of the artifacts I have posted here have revolved around the digital divide in a purely academic sense, and while this article touches on that subject, it also goes deeper and explores the social ramifications of the digital divide.

It is psuedo-ethnographic in the way that it...Read more

Pennsylvania Electric Company COVID-19 Response Graph

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Graph of Energy Companies responses to COVID-19. PECO, DLC, and First Energy released a statement on March 13th, 2020. PPL was three days later. All will suspend shutoffs and late fees. PECO and DLC until May 1st, others TBD.

Philadelphia Phase 4 Rental Assistance Application

This artifact is the phase 4 application for rental assistance in Philadelphia. This program is meant to assist tenants in Philadelphia who are experiencing financial hardships due to COVID-19. Tenants are eligible for up to 18 months of assistance total.

In order to apply, individuals...Read more

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